Petite rivière Niagarette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière Niagarette |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region administrative | Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Saint-Thuribe, Saint-Casimir |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of two forest streams Saint-Thuribe, MRC Portneuf Regional County Municipality 138 m (453 ft) 46°42′41″N 72°14′06″W / 46.71135°N 72.23510°W |
| River mouth | Niagarette River Saint-Casimir 32 m (105 ft) 46°39′33″N 72°08′49″W / 46.65916°N 72.14694°W |
| Length | 12.1 km (7.5 mi) |
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The Petite rivière Niagarette (which means Little Niagarette River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through two towns: Saint-Thuribe and Saint-Casimir. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the larger Niagarette River.
The Petite rivière Niagarette starts in a forest area. As it flows, it moves into an area mainly used for farming. This means that cutting down trees (forestry) and growing crops (agriculture) are the main ways people make a living in this river valley.
During the colder months, the river's surface usually freezes. This happens from early December until late March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
Where the River Flows
The Little Niagarette River begins high up, at about 138 metres (453 ft) (453 feet) above sea level. It starts where two small streams meet. This spot is on the west side of a place called "La Montagne" in Saint-Thuribe, where there's even a ski center!
The river's starting point is in a forest. It is located:
- About 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) (0.75 miles) west of the top of "La Montagne."
- About 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) (3.4 miles) southwest of the center of Saint-Thuribe village.
- About 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) (3.4 miles) southeast of the center of Saint-Ubalde village.
- About 9.0 kilometres (5.6 mi) (5.6 miles) northwest of where the Little Niagarette River joins the Niagarette River.
From its start, the Little Niagarette River travels about 12.1 kilometres (7.5 mi) (7.5 miles). During its journey, it drops about 106 metres (348 ft) (348 feet) in height.
River's Journey
The river's path can be divided into a few parts:
- For the first 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) (2.1 miles), it flows mostly southeast. This part is on the west side of "La Montagne." It marks the line between the forest and the farmland.
- Next, it flows about 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi) (3.7 miles) eastward. This section is all through farmland, until it reaches a railway bridge.
- Finally, it flows about 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) (1.8 miles) more to the east. This part is also in a farming area. It crosses Route 363 (a road called boulevard de la Montagne). It makes a small curve to the south before it reaches its end.
The Little Niagarette River ends by flowing into the west side of the Niagarette River. This meeting point is on the west side of the village of Saint-Casimir.
River History
The Niagarette River and the Little Niagarette River have experienced two big floods. These floods happened in 1939 and again in 1973.
The flood in 1973 was quite significant for the Little Niagarette River. During the night of September 5 to 6, 1973, the water level rose by almost 4 meters (about 13 feet). This happened after about 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) of rain fell.
River Name
The names "Little Niagarette River" and "Niagarette River" are connected. They likely refer to the same area or feature.
The official name "Petite rivière Niagarette" was formally recognized on August 17, 1978. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
